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Oral History Interview with Max P. Cowan, 1978 August 7
Max P. Cowan describes his early life in West Denver, including synagogues and rabbis, life in cattle dealing and ranching in Colorado later in his life.
Oral History Interview with Mindell Stein, 1979 July 18
Mindell Stein discusses the philosophy of Temple Micah, reason why people were compelled to start Temple Micah, the character of the congregation and its relationship with the community, the rabbi's that have served the congregation and the problem of declining membership.
Oral History Interview with Rabbi B. Baskin, circa 1980
Rabbi Baskin was born in New Jersey, not sure why the family came to Denver but thinks his father may have had some tuberculosis. Interview split between talking about his father Rabbi Sam Baskin and his own life.
Oral History Interview with Rabbi Bernard Eisenman, 1981 September 10
Rabbi talks about his early career, how he came to Rodef Shalom, the atmosphere of the congregation, education, problems with growth and expansion of the synagogue.
Oral History Interview with Rabbi Earl Stone, 1991
Topics Covered: Joining the Army, served as the first Jewish Chaplain to enter the European Theater in WWII, organizing a wedding in a few days when unexpected orders to deploy were received, experiences as a chaplain in the army during WWII.
Oral History Interview with Rabbi Israel Rosenfeld, 1981 August 12
Rabbi Rosenfeld is a Czechoslovakian born Holocaust survivor. The oral history covers his pre-war and war-time experiences especially when he was interned at Auschwitz. Also talks about his post-war adjustment and resettlement, ending up in Denver, CO.
Oral History Interview with Rabbi Samuel Horwitz, 1978 June 15
Rabbi Samuel Horwitz talks about New York (his birth place), seminary school, experience as a Jewish Chaplin and a Captain in the US Army during WWII. He speaks about his family and Jewish life in Billings, Montana.
Oral History Interview with Robert Rottman, 1981 July 23
Rottman discusses his involvement with Rodef Shalom, serving as president, serving on the Board of Directors, important events, reminisces of Rabbis who have served the congregation and the year the congregation was without a Rabbi.
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